The inaugural Americas Rugby Challenge (ARCh) u20s competition is to begin on Sunday. The Four Nations competition will see three South American countries, and one North American country competing in Paraguay from Sunday August 11 – Saturday August 17. The ARCh will be played at the home of Paraguayan rugby, …
Read More »PNC Preview – Tonga vs Canada
The Pacific Nations Cup has flown by with the third and final round now just a day away. A neutral-venue clash between Tonga and Canada will open things up as the final round is based entirely in Fiji. The Friday-afternoon (Thursday evening North American time) match will take place at …
Read More »Nathan Sylvia re-signs with San Diego Legion
Nathan Sylvia has signed an extension that will see him continue with the San Diego Legion for the 2020 Major League Rugby season and beyond. The 25-year-old prop has become a key component of the San Diego front row since arriving early in the 2018 season. Previously seen as a …
Read More »USA Rugby names 2019 Men’s Collegiate All-Americans
Following the completion of the inaugural cross-border clash between the Men’s Collegiate All-Americans and the Canadian University All-Stars, USA Rugby has confirmed their official honors teams for the 2018-19 season. Three XVs teams have been named with Division 1 and 2 sevens sides also selected. All but two of those …
Read More »BC Rugby confirms Pacific Pride schedule
BC Rugby has confirmed a 12-game schedule for the newly revamped Pacific Pride. Rugby Canada announced in April that the centralized academy program would be revived after a 14-year absence, and recently appointed Jamie Cudmore as Head Coach. Though the team will have a full plate of fixtures, they will …
Read More »ARC Promotion / Relegation to Begin in 2020
The Americas Rugby Championship is to introduce the system of promotion / relegation. Confirmation of this was made by Chile Rugby President Cristian Rudloff in an interview with CDO. The incoming policy will change international rugby competition in the Americas notably, making every match all the more important. ARC Promotion …
Read More »Uruguay Add Argentina XV Match to RWC Warm-Up Fixtures
Uruguay has added a match against the Argentina XV to give Los Teros three RWC warm-up fixtures. Taking place on September 07, Uruguay will play host to Argentina’s next of XV in the third of three home matches at Montevideo’s Estadio Charrúa. With the match against the Argentina XV finalized …
Read More »Old Glory sign Penn State captain Jack McLean
Just days after announcing the signature of Mike Dabulas, Old Glory DC have dipped into the collegiate talent pool a second time. Penn State teammate Jack McLean has put pen to paper with the expansion side for the 2020 Major League Rugby season. He is the third new signing of …
Read More »SaberCats confirm Paul Healy as new Director of Rugby
The Houston SaberCats have a new Director of Rugby. Paul Healy will take over the role as well as that of Head Coach for the 2020 Major League Rugby season, replacing departed Justin Fitzpatrick. Paul Emerick acted as Interim Head Coach to close the season. He will remain on staff …
Read More »England trim squad for Wales test
Eddie Jones has named a 33-man squad to prepare for Sunday’s test against Wales at Twickenham. The England supremo has cut four players from the group that trained last week – loose forward Alex Dombrandt, scrumhalf Ben Spencer, midfielder Ben Te’o, and fullback Mike Brown. Included in the group are …
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